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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_packet_20200709_specialCITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING For viewing/participating in the Meeting remotely via GoToWebinar: Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2366368233887177229 1 (914) 614-3221; Attendee Access Code: 692-463-756 AGENDA THURSDAY July 9, 2020 4:00 PM COVID-19 PANDEMIC ADVISORY: COVID-19 PANDEMIC ADVISORY: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency, this meeting will be held virtually by communications media technology (CMT). Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, issued by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis on March 20, 2020, municipalities may conduct meetings of their governing boards without having a quorum of its members present physically or at any specific location, and utilizing communications media technology such as telephonic or video conferencing, as provided by Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes. Special instructions for the public to attend and provide public comments during this meeting can be found at: https://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/document_center/Documents/City%20Clerks%20Off ice/cocc_public_meeting-attendance_cmt_meetings_20200708.pdf Please read and follow the instructions carefully if you want to attend or provide public comments on specific agenda items. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the agenda and any agenda item that is listed on the agenda for final official action by the City Council excluding public hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes, informational items), and quasi- judicial or emergency items. Citizens will limit their comments to three (3) minutes. The City Council will not take any action under the "Public Participation" section of the agenda. The Council may schedule items not on the agenda as regular items and act upon them in the future. THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING. THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-57(a)(2), THIS AGENDA IS LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION. 4:15 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. 1. Resolution 2020-17; encouraging the citizens, businesses and visitors of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida to exercise personal responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19; more specifically: urging persons to wear a face covering in places open to the public throughout the City of Cape Canaveral in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Meeting - Special July 9, 2020 Page 2 of 2 Virus, subject to certain exceptions; urging persons to practice safe social distancing and other safety measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus; encouraging persons to stay safer at home when possible to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; applicability; severability and an effective date. 2. Discussion regarding the closing of City Hall and the Nancy Hanson Recreational Complex (NHRC) due to increases in COVID-19 infections in the State of Florida, Brevard County and in the City of Cape Canaveral and in furtherance of public health, safety, welfare and well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office [(321) 868-1220 x207 or x206] 48 hours in advance of the meeting. CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL ATTENTION: TEMPORARY VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING AND COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 EMERGENCY Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency, public access to City Hall is limited in an effort to comply with Federal and State public health and safety directives to keep our citizens and City officials and employees safe. As a result, the City of Cape Canaveral will be temporarily utilizing virtual Communications Media Technology (CMT) for City Council and other board meetings pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order Number 20-69 and Florida Statutes, Section 120.54(5)(b)(2) until further notice. Governor DeSantis' Executive Order suspended the requirement of a quorum to be present in person or having a local government body meet at a specific public place. Therefore, the City Council and Advisory Board Members may attend public meetings and participate by telephonic and video conferencing. However, the City of Cape Canaveral remains committed to providing alternative platforms for citizens to virtually attend scheduled public meetings and have an opportunity to submit their public comments in an efficient, orderly and safe manner. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIRTUAL MEETING ATTENDENCE AND AGENDA ACCESS The City of Cape Canaveral temporary CMT meeting platform is GoToWebinar. Videoconferencing and teleconferencing will be used to virtually connect the following meeting participants: City Council, Board Members, City Staff, City Attorney, City consultants and Applicant(s), if any, for purposes of conducting public meetings. However, the public may virtually attend the meeting live by viewing and listening to the meeting by accessing the meeting at an Internet address and/or phone number/access code listed at the top of each respective meeting agenda and on the City website's Events Calendar available at: www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/calendar.php. To obtain a copy of the board meeting agenda, interested persons should go to the City's online Public Records/Laserfiche WebLink and search for the specific board and agenda package at: cityofcapecanaveral.org/government/city_departments/city_clerk_s_office/public_records_laserfiche_weblink.php PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES DURING MEETINGS VIA GOTOWEBINAR PLATFORM There will be appropriate times during GoToWebinar hosted meetings when the chairperson or designee of the meeting will invite live public comment during the public participation portion of the meeting and for specific agenda items. 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Public comments must be relevant to the agenda item being considered at that time. Irrelevant and repetitive comments will be deemed out -of - order and will not be heard. At the conclusion of a citizen's public comment opportunity, the audio will be muted so the Council or Board may continue conducting the meeting. City of Cape Canaveral - Virtual Meeting Instructions — Updated 07/08/2020 Page 1 of 2 Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The comments will be heard at the meeting and summarized into the record. Public comments are subject to City meeting rules of decorum. The speaker's activated audio may be muted by the City for violating the time limit or rules of decorum. Please also note that the time allocated to each person for public comment is subject to the discretion of the Council or Board and may be reduced from three (3) minutes based on the number of speakers or comments received or previous comments made by the speaker. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS Public comments in the form of email or written correspondence (either mailed or hand- delivered) will be accepted no later than 24 hours ahead of a scheduled Workshop or Regular Meeting. Public comments in the form of email or written correspondence will be accepted within a reasonable amount of time prior to Special City Council Meetings. Emails and correspondence will not be read into the record at the public meetings. However, emails and correspondence will be forwarded to the City Council and/or Advisory Board Members prior to 12 Noon the day of the scheduled meeting for their review. Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, affords the public a reasonable opportunity to be heard during public City Council and Advisory Board Meetings. In light of challenges posed to hosting traditional public gatherings due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency, Staff is continually working to develop efficient methods to ensure an accessible range of opportunities for public participation. We appreciate your patience as we work to implement these improvements, and ask that any questions or concerns regarding Public Participation and Public Comments be directed to the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@cityofcapecanaveral.org or by phone at (321) 868-1220. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT The City broadcasts all City Meetings via it's website through a third -party provider that enables live captioning. However, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing additional special accommodation to participate in this meeting may contact the City Clerk's Office at 321-868-1220 no later than one (1) business day prior to the meeting. 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Rev. 07/08/2020 City of Cape Canaveral - Virtual Meeting Instructions — Updated 07/08/2020 Page 2 of 2 City of Cape Canaveral Special City Council Meeting - July 9, 2020 Agenda Item Summary Item No. 1 Subject: Resolution 2020-17; encouraging the citizens, businesses and visitors of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida to exercise personal responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19; more specifically: urging persons to wear a face covering in places open to the public throughout the City of Cape Canaveral in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, subject to certain exceptions; urging persons to practice safe social distancing and other safety measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus; encouraging persons to stay safer at home when possible to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions; applicability; severability and an effective date. Department: Legislative Summary: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Council Member Mickie Kellum requested a Special City Council Meeting to have the City Council consider adopting a resolution recommending citizens stay home when possible, wear masks while in public, social distance and closely follow all CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations related to minimizing the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, and also to discuss closing City Hall and Leisure Services facilities. Due to time constraints, Resolution 2020-17 was not ready for distribution at the time of this writing. Submitting Council Member: Mickie Kellum Date: 7/8/2020 Attachment: Resolution No. 2020-17 will be provided by City Attorney Garganese and made ready for distribution/review at earliest convenience. Financial Impact: Staff time and effort to prepare this agenda item. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial Services Director: John DeLeo Date: 7/8/2020 The City Manager recommends the City Council take the following action: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-17 Approved by City Manager: Todd Morley Date: 7/8/2020 City of Cape Canaveral Special City Council Meeting - July 9, 2020 Agenda Item Summary Item No. 2 Subject: Discussion Item regarding the closing of City Hall and the Nancy Hanson Recreational Complex (NHRC) due to increases in COVID-19 infections in the State of Florida, Brevard County and in the City of Cape Canaveral and in furtherance of public health, safety, welfare and well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. Department: City Manager Summary: History: City Hall and the NHRC were previously closed, by the authority of the Interim City Manager, in support of Governor DeSantis' "Safer -At -Home" Order. Subsequent to the Governor's relaxation of certain restrictions, both facilities were subsequently re -opened, with additional safety protocols in place, by the authority of the Interim City Manager. It is the opinion of the City Manager that these decisions are fully within the administrative authority of the Office of the City Manager and do not require City Council approval. CDC Guidelines (Attachment 1) indicate the scientific community is still learning how the COVID-19 virus spreads. Current commentary (Attachment 2) published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, and co -signed by 239 scientists from around the world is calling for international health authorities to recognize the COVID-19 virus can be spread by airborne transmission and cautions people to avoid overcrowding in indoor public spaces. The greatest concern is heightened risk of transmission in the enclosed environment. In recent weeks we have seen increases in COVID-19 infections in the State of Florida, Brevard County and in the City of Cape Canaveral. In furtherance of public health, safety and welfare, as well as the well-being of City Staff, the City Manager intends to once again close these two facilities beginning Monday, July 13, 2020, to be reopened at a later date as determined by the City Manager. Staff members who are capable of working remotely will do so. Others will continue to work within the secured facilities, with all current safety protocols maintained, in order to ensure the provision of core services (i.e. building permits and BTRs). Meetings will be by appointment only. I trust that City Council will concur. For the duration of the closure of City Hall, the City Manager recommends that all City Board, Council and workshop meetings be conducted virtually, and not within the Council Chambers. Submitted by City Manager: Todd Morley Date: 7/8/2020 Attachments:l. CDC Guidelines; 2. Current commentary published in Clinical Infectious Diseases Financial Impact: Staff time and effort to prepare this agenda item. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial Services Director: John DeLeo Date: 7/8/2020 The City Manager recommends the City Council take the following actions: All City Board, Council and workshop meetings be conducted virtually, and not within the Council Chambers Approved by City Manager: Todd Morley Date: 7/8/2020 7/8/2020 CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention How Coronavirus Spreads I CDC Attachment 1 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) How COVID-19 Spreads Updated June 16,2020 Print Page COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person -to -person. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. We are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. Person -to -person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person -to -person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. • COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. The virus spreads easily between people How easily a virus spreads from person -to -person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious, like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, which means it goes from person -to - person without stopping. The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people. Information from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic suggests that this virus is spreading more efficiently than influenza, but not as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious. In general, the more closely a person interacts with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The virus may be spread in other ways It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about how this virus spreads. Spread between animals and people • At this time, the risk of COVID-19 spreading from animals to people is considered to be low. Learn about COVID-19 and pets and other animals. • It appears that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. CDC is aware of a small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Learn what you should do if you have pets. Protect yourself and others The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. You can take steps to slow the spread. • Maintain good social distance (about 6 feet). This is very important in preventing the spread of COVID-19. • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. https://www. cdc.gov/coronaviru s/2019-n cov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html 1 /2 7/8/2020 How Coronavirus Spreads I CDC • Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others. Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself and others. More Information ASL Video Series: How does COVID-19 Spread? Page last reviewed: June 16, 2020 COVID-2019 Menu Coronavirus Home Your Health Community, Work & School Healthcare Workers Laboratories Health Departments Cases, Data & Surveillance More Resources https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html 2/2 Attachment 2 Scientists present case for airborne spread of COVID-19 By Rich Haridy July 06, 2020 A group of scientists recommend three measures to reduce the risk of airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus in enclosed public spaces. A new commentary published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, and co -signed by 239 scientists from around the world, is calling for international health authorities to recognize COVID-19 can be spread by airborne transmission. Based on growing cluster case study data, the scientists call for greater mitigation measures to control indoor airborne spread of the virus. Ever since the pandemic kicked off in early 2020, scientists have been debating whether SARS- CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can be transmitted through the air. The question hinged on a technical distinction between larger respiratory droplets, which are too heavy to remain suspended in the air, and smaller particles called aerosols, which can stay airborne and travel around a space on air currents. Measles is perhaps the most commonly referenced airborne infectious virus. We know it is wildly contagious and particles of the virus particles can be exhaled and remain airborne in an indoor space for up to two hours. From the beginning of the pandemic it was relatively clear SARS-CoV-2 did not conform to the traditional definition of an airborne virus. So scientists inferred the primary mode of transmission was via respiratory droplets. For example, someone coughs, large droplets are propelled into the air in a radius of maybe six feet, and then the droplets quickly fall to a surface. One could be exposed either by being in the immediate radius of the droplets or by subsequently touching a surface with virus particles on it. "A technical distinction is typically made between 'transmission by respiratory droplets' expelled through coughing or sneezing, relatively heavy — thus reaching relatively short distances — and assumed by WHO and other official bodies to be the main transmission mechanism for SARS- CoV-2 upon contact with them; and 'airborne transmission', which involves smaller particles suspended in the air (aerosols)," explains Jose Vazquez -Boland, an infectious disease expert from the University of Edinburgh. Although this very binary technical distinction inevitably over -simplifies the spectrum of viral transmission vectors, it has generally been an effective way to classify infectious diseases and guide healthcare protocols. The problem that has arisen over the past few months is that transmission of SARS-CoV-2 seems to sit in the middle of this continuum between droplets and aerosols. Infectious disease specialist Dan Diekema suggests, at the very least, it is clear we need some kind of middle category to classify the type of transmission we are seeing with this new virus. He labels it Small Particle Aerosol Transmission (SPAT). "The distinction is important because for most healthcare epidemiologists, using the term 'airborne' implies a common set of 'one -size fits all' interventions to prevent transmission, interventions that require resource -intensive engineering controls and PPE requirements," Diekema writes. "It is not at all clear that such interventions are required to prevent transmission of SPAT pathogens. In fact, most evidence (and real world experience) suggests that they are not." In a newly published commentary piece, Lidia Morawska from the Queensland University of Technology and Donald Milton from the University of Maryland School of Public Health suggest there is an overwhelming volume of cluster case study evidence to show SARS-CoV-2 can be spread by some form of airborne transmission. "Studies by the signatories and other scientists have demonstrated beyond any reasonable doubt that viruses are exhaled in microdroplets small enough to remain aloft in the air and pose a risk of exposure beyond 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft) by an infected person," says Morawska. "For example, a recent study analyzed the data and video records in a restaurant where three separate groups of diners contracted COVID-19, observed no evidence of direct or indirect contact between the three groups, but modeled how the transmission occurred through the air." Ventilation Direction of airflow: Microdroplets containing virus: ... Ventilation Direction of airflow: Micradroplets containing virus: .... A visualization illustrating how an open window can help disperse airborne viral particles Morawska/Milton The commentary from the two researchers is co -signed by 239 experts around the world and it recommends three measures to help mitigate airborne transmission. First, it is suggested public indoor spaces provide "sufficient and effective ventilation" and recirculated air should be minimized in spaces such as hospitals, schools and workplaces. In many cases this can be as simple as leaving a door or window open. The second suggestion is to begin implementing airborne infection controls such as incorporating germicidal UV lights into air filtration systems. Again, the goal here is to reduce the circulation of airborne virus particles. The final recommendation is a reminder to avoid overcrowding in indoor public spaces. The greatest concern is heightened risk of transmission in enclosed environments such as public transportation, bars or cinemas. Morawska points out these measure are not designed to replace prior advice regarding hand - washing and social distancing. Instead, the goal of the appeal is for public health authorities to more broadly spread messaging to prevent the potential of airborne transmission. "Numerous health authorities currently focus on hand -washing, maintaining social distancing, and droplet precautions," says Morawska. "Hand -washing and social distancing are appropriate, but it is [in our] view, insufficient to provide protection from virus -carrying respiratory microdroplets released into the air by infected people." Babak Javid, from Cambridge University, suggests these general recommendations are sensible, despite the precise mode of SARS-CoV-2 transmission remaining unclear. However, Javid does point out how challenging some of these measures may be to implement in the real -world. "In many countries where air pollution is a major health hazard, even opening windows does have some consequences, and whilst it's generally easy to ventilate indoor spaces in clement weather, it's less practical (or costly both economically and environmentally) in extremes of heat and cold," says Javid. "Does that mean children should not attend schools in winter, since no amount of physical distancing is safe if windows have to be closed? Other suggested measures such as installation of highly efficient filtration systems or germicidal ultra -violet light in all indoor spaces are costly and not easy to implement on a planet -wide basis." The new commentary was published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Source: QUT Rich Haridy With interests in film, new media, and the new wave of psychedelic science, Rich has written for a number of online and print publications over the last decade and was Chair of the Australian Film Critics Association from 2013-2015. Since joining New Atlas Rich's interests have broadened to encompass the era -defining effects of new technology on culture and life in the 21 st century.